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New York ( /njuː ˈjɔrk/; locally [nɪu ˈjoək] or [nuː ˈjɔrk]( listen)) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous. The state is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east.

New York City, which is geographically the largest city in the state and most populous in the United States, is known for its history as a gateway for immigration to the United States and its status as a financial, cultural, transportation, and manufacturing center.  Read More

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Glee Season 3 Finale
‘Glee’ Season 3 Finale Leaves Audience in Tears and Wonder: What to Expect on Season 4? [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes AU

The last episode of TV musical hit “Glee” left many of its fans crying and bewildered on what will happen next to the most loved characters. (12:50 pm)

MORE TOPICS: LOS ANGELES

Jury deals big blow to Oracle in Android case vs. Google

By Reuters

Google Inc's Android mobile platform has not infringed Oracle Corp's patents, a California jury decided, putting an indefinite hold on Oracle's quest for damages in a fight between the two Silicon Valley giants over smartphone technology. (12:49 pm)

MORE TOPICS: GOOGLE INC., CALIFORNIA, ORACLE, COURT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, SMARTPHONE

Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics Plans First Ever “Gay Wedding”

By IBTimes AU

Marvel is set to do another groundbreaking move. (9:41 am)

MORE TOPICS: BARACK OBAMA

First Wiretap Played At Gupta's Insider Trading Trial

By Reuters

A New York jury on Wednesday heard former Goldman director Rajat Gupta on a FBI wiretap casually discussing business with Raj Rajaratnam, the now-imprisoned hedge fund founder he is accused of tipping off about boardroom secrets. (8:49 am)

MORE TOPICS: RAJ RAJARATNAM, APPLE INC., GOLDMAN SACHS, LLOYD BLANKFEIN, COURT, INTEL

Goldman sets $40 billion clean energy investment plan

By Reuters UK

Goldman Sachs Group Inc <GS.N> plans to channel investments totalling $40 billion (25.49 billion pounds) over the next decade into renewable energy projects, an area the investment bank called one of the biggest profit opportunities since its e... (7:28 am)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLDMAN SACHS, MANUFACTURING, RUSSIA, INDIA, THE NEW YORK TIMES

A woman stands at a gas pump at a Chevron gasoline station in Los Angeles
Gasoline Prices Falling With Crude, But Price At The Pump Still Too High, Says Oil Trade Group

By IBTimes

The American Petroleum Institute on Wednesday again called on Washington to increase domestic production of oil on both federal and public lands, to help consumers by bringing gasoline prices down even further. (7:04 am)

MORE TOPICS: CRUDE OIL

9,000-Year-Old Limestone Mask Up For Auction, Expected To Fetch $400K To $600K

By IBTimes

A 9,000-year-old limestone mask is expected to fetch between $400,000 and $600,000 when it goes up for auction in New York City next month. (6:57 am)

Wall Street ends flat in late-day reversal

By Reuters

Stocks staged a late-day reversal on Wednesday, rallying into the close as a sharp rise in materials shares boosted the S&P 500 and gains in Apple <AAPL.O> helped lift the Nasdaq. (6:56 am)

MORE TOPICS: DOW JONES, MORGAN STANLEY, CRUDE OIL, FACEBOOK, EUROPEAN UNION, MANAGEMENT

"The Great Gatsby" Fashion
The Most Fabulous 1920s Fashions From 'The Great Gatsby' Trailer [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

By IBTimes

Decadence, revelery, love and hopelesses, the themes of "The Great Gatsby" are surely some of the most memorable in American literature. Now, the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel-turned-film has been readapted once again. (6:46 am)

Dell's strategy questioned as shares dive

By Reuters

Shares of Dell Inc <DELL.O> plunged 17 percent Wednesday after a disappointing revenue forecast spurred fears that global tech spending is weakening faster than anticipated and raised doubts about the PC maker's strategy. (6:42 am)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA, MICROSOFT, IBM, MICHAEL DELL, HP, IPAD